Category Archives: DIALYSIS

21 This week, I will have dialysis today, Thursday, and Sunday (the first day of the week) because of Christmas Day.  Next week, dialysis will be on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.  Why?  The clinic is closed on New Year’s Day.  … Continue reading →

I did not get dialyzed today.  I got there, and Ton (male tech) was trying to get the blood to come from the arterial/red side of the catheter, and nothing would come.  The Cathflo that was inside it was still … Continue reading →

Another day of dialysis.  I have spoken to one of the nurses about my low blood pressure, probably because of blood pressure medication.  The nurse got my meds written down and messaged Dr. A, and Dr. A responded, telling me … Continue reading →

I got in about half an hour early and out the door by 12:15 PM.  I am getting ahead of myself, sorry.  I got hooked up to the machine at 8:45 AM.  The lines were red on blue and blue … Continue reading →

The arterial line seems not to pull, but it pushes just fine.  Today I was not above my dry weight of 91 kgs.  With it being my idea, we intended to remove .500 fluid, but my blood pleasure was low, … Continue reading →

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, Nov 25, the dialysis clinic was closed.  Thursday patients went on Friday, Nov 26, and the 28th.  Yes, with Sunday being the first day of the week, I will be dialyzed four times next … Continue reading →

Today’s treatment was a little bumpy at the beginning.  We had to work out a clotting situation, lay back a little bit because the catheter was not pulling well on either side.  The nurse made the Cathflo, and it was … Continue reading →

Dialysis went smoothly.  No hiccups, even though the machine alarmed me a few times because of my restlessness.  I didn’t talk much.  S (female patient) and JA (female patient) were sleeping.  Treatment went smoothly otherwise.  My dialysis weekend began at … Continue reading →

A Certain Friend I have a particular friend in my life that seems to be hard on herself.  When she runs into conflict, she shuts down, and whatever plans or chores she has that day are not followed through.  I … Continue reading →

Hello and welcome to another day of dialysis.  It went well today, but it has wiped me out to the point that my body was fighting the cold with my CP (cerebral palsy), and they practically took four pounds of … Continue reading →